FRI214 Journeys Leadership and HSE (Spring 2026)

ECTS Credits:
15
Responsible department:
Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies
Course Leader:
Thomas Vold
Lecture Semester:
Spring
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

Introduction

Through this course, students will be introduced to planning, execution and evaluation of longer trips, often with an experience of "journeying through landscape". The course will provide a deep understanding of what it takes to be responsible for a group on a several-days trip in a professional context. There will be an emphasis on thorough training related to decision-making and leadership of groups, as well as the maintenance of safety and group dynamics. The course also includes a basic avalanche course.

Prerequisite

No subjects in the program

Admission to the course

Programstudents BA FRI and international exchange students. Individual course students upon application. The course will be conducted with a minimum of 10 students.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

  • plan, execute, and evaluate challenging trips of extended duration
  • demonstrate effective leadership to ensure the safety, joy, mastery of skills, and a high learning outcome for all participants
  • reflect on their leadership style and understand how it affects the group-dynamics and the learning outcomes of the participants
  • master various planning tools effectively to enrich the trips and to maintain safety

Learning methods and activities

Much of the teaching will be conducted on trips in various natural environments where students will gain experience with activities such as Nordic skiing.

Work requirements

To take the exam in the subject, the following work requirements must be approved

  • Active and constructive participation. If a student is at risk of not fulfilling these criteria, they will be notified in writing by the course organizer. If the student’s performance does not improve markedly, they may fail the trip element of the course to be considered to have completed the course.

In special cases, where absence is due to extenuating circumstances, the course coordinator, in discussion with the student, will seek alternative ways to fulfil the mandatory assignments.

Assessment/exam

  • Assessment is done through a portfolio that comprises two assignments. Graded A-F.
  • Attendance. Passed/ not passed.
    Students must attend and participate fully in at least 80 % of lectures and 100 % of the field trips.

Core literature

Core literature for Spring 2016.
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